I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse
Chapter 1061: The Origin of Chu Sect

Chapter 1061: Chapter 1061: The Origin of Chu Sect

Mother En smiled, her smile as warm as the afterglow of a sunset, "When will you give Mother En a great-grandson?"

Zhao’er, who usually didn’t react to what others said, was also made exceedingly shy by Mother En’s words, her delicate beauty was like a blooming peony, radiant and charming, stunning those around her.

"Mother En, let’s talk about something else first."

You quickly changed the subject.

Mother En smiled and her gaze moved beyond you and Zhao’er to a spot further behind.

As soon as they noticed Mother En’s gaze, Luo Lei and Wei Hongxiu, who had been standing not far behind, stepped forward quickly and bowed at a distance of about three to four meters from Mother En.

Just as you were feeling astonished, you heard Luo Lei say in a very respectful tone, "Subordinate Luo Lei, greets the Vice Sect Leader!"

"Huh?"

You and Zhao’er looked at each other, both eyes filled with surprise.

However, what Wei Hongxiu said next was even more astonishing, "Subordinate Wei Hongxiu, pays respects to Aunt Saint!"

First the Vice Sect Leader, and now Aunt Saint, what was going on?

Vice Sect Leader, which sect?

Aunt Saint? Could it be related to the Holy Alliance?

"Rise."

Mother En smiled faintly.

After both of them straightened up, Mother En asked, "What brings you here this time?"

Luo Lei and Wei Hongxiu exchanged looks, and the former said, "Reporting to the Vice Sect Leader, it is the Sect Leader who asked us to come. The Sect Leader said the aging of the high-level members of Chu Sect is becoming a serious issue, and such senility will only hinder Chu Sect; after discussing with the elders, it was decided to ask the Vice Sect Leader to return and join the Sect Leader in selecting new leaders for Chu Sect."

Chu Sect!?

You thought you had heard wrong, turned to look at Zhao’er, and saw him nod slightly, only then were you certain that your Mother En, who had always lived deep in the mountains, was actually the Vice Sect Leader of Chu Sect!

Chu Sect, purely in terms of strength, ranks among the top forces in the world; the number of its disciples also ranks at the top, and moreover, it is a nationally recognized organization, making Chu Sect a true behemoth by any measure.

Mother En paused for a moment, then said, "He is right to think so, the current world situation is changing greatly, and overly old leaders tend to overthink during decision-making, which is not good for the development of the sect."

Then, Mother En turned to look at you, "Little Yunyun."

"Mm."

"You and Zhao’er will accompany Mother En to the capital city."

"Huh?"

You were utterly surprised by Mother En’s decision.

Mother En glanced at the electronic watch on your left wrist and then said, "I remember this is a token of discipleship from Chu Sect, right?"

Luo Lei nodded, "Reporting to the Sect Leader, now all disciples under thirty-five years in Chu Sect carry such an electronic watch."

Mother En then asked, "Did you come to find me because you want to enter Eternal Night?"

"Yes!"

Ever since childhood, Mother En had felt like an immortal from the mountains to you, never descending to the earth but knowing everything in the human world, and always possessing a sort of prophetic ability.

"If you want to enter Eternal Night, just relying on your current physical resistance is not enough," Mother En said softly, "Eternal Night is not like the Human World, it’s a very special domain, said to be where the Heavenly Emperor imprisoned the Demon Emperor. Ordinary people who enter would dissolve instantly, their Three Souls and Seven Spirits extracted simultaneously."

"What must I do?"

Mother En’s words immediately made you, who had already acquired a certain level of strength, tense up.

She didn’t speak right away, but glanced at Luo Lei and Wei Hongxiu beside her, who tactfully excused themselves.

Xiuxiu was just an ordinary rural woman, ignorant of the complexities at play but knew that Mother En had something important to discuss, and so took Changsheng and left immediately.

Mother En stared at you intently, "You have already opened seven of the Eight Gates of Heaven, but you haven’t yet mastered the true power of these secret techniques. This time, let the Chu Sect help you perfect it."

Although you didn’t quite understand the true meaning behind Mother En’s words, eventually, you nodded in agreement.

"Zhao’er, you come too."

"Yes."

"Mother En, how are you involved with the Chu Sect? What is your relationship with the Sect Leader of Chu Sect?"

"He is your granduncle."

Such a simple sentence instantly resolved the doubts that had been troubling your heart for a long time.

Actually, from the beginning, you were puzzled why Li Zichen was troubling you, initially thinking the boy merely disliked you or wanted to prove that the Myriad Manifestation Eye was superior to the Sen Luo Eye. But now, with Mother En’s explanation, everything made sense.

Mother En, a member of the Li family and technically Li Zichen’s grandaunt, naturally had the authority, as the Vice Sect Leader, to push her only grandson to the throne of the Sect Leader of Chu Sect. For Li Zichen, that made you a significant obstacle on his path forward.

Mother En took you and Zhao’er and sat down in the courtyard.

"Since you are here today, let’s just clarify everything."

Mother En spoke in a tone so calm, it seemed as though these matters were of little significance to her.

You and Zhao’er obediently sat in front of Mother En, akin to two children listening to a story.

"Regarding the origins of Chu Sect, there are numerous tales out there, but the true secrets are known only to the Chu Sect’s successive Sect Leaders."

Unexpectedly, Mother En began with the most explosive information, prompting you to listen intently.

"The origin of Chu Sect comes from an emperor well-known to Huaxia people. Merchants call him Emperor Xin, while Zhou people and those after call him Zhou King, the ’King Zhou of Shang to whom all the evils of the world return.’"

Your eyes widened in shock, never anticipating Mother En would mention Emperor Xin, also known as Wu Dao!

Mother En’s slow voice seemed to transform into a painting, gradually unfolding before you and Zhao’er.

"Emperor Xin, also known as Zhou King, can be said to be the most vilified emperor in the history of Huaxia."

Surprisingly, Mother En also knew the term "vilify", and you couldn’t help but cover your mouth and giggle.

And Mother En, as if she heard nothing, continued, "The creator of the Huaxia Republic, Grandfather Mao, once said that Emperor Xin was a talented emperor, skilled in both letters and arms. There’s also a popular saying, ’King Zhou’s regime was solid as a barrel.’"

"Emperor Xin was indeed remarkable, but he was overly self-confident, which ultimately led to his downfall."

Although Emperor Xin, AKA Wu Dao, was your origin, you admittedly did not know much about him.

Mother En continued, "King Zhouwu, in his denouncement of Emperor Xin during his military campaign, the ’Shepherd’s Oath’, mentioned several points of ’Wu Dao’. But those points, from today’s perspective, actually praise Emperor Xin."

You, who had watched the Investiture of the Gods since childhood because of Emperor Xin, hence had some historical knowledge about him, immediately said, "There should be three points. The first is listening to women’s advice, accepting proposals from the women around him. Here, the women refer to all the women around Emperor Xin. Today, all successful cases have proven that men who are good at accepting their wives’ suggestions mostly end up successful.

The second point, not offering sacrifices to divine spirits, including the Heavenly Emperor. Haha, with Emperor Xin’s nature, it’d be strange if he worshipped the Heavenly Emperor—those heavenly gods were nothing to him.

The third point, meritocracy, the unorthodox use of talented slaves, promoting them to officers, neglecting his own clan and descendants. This point is the driving force for societal progress, if one always uses clan and ancestral offsprings, the country’s collapse isn’t far away."

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